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• comparative of few.

fewer

American  

[fyoo-er] / ˈfju ər /

adjective

1. of a smaller number.

   fewer words and more action.

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pronoun

1. (used with a plural verb) a smaller number.

   Fewer have come than we hoped.

Commonly Confused

See less.

Etymology

Origin of fewer

Middle English feue, feawe. fewe fewere, Old English fēawera, genitive plural of fēawa few; see -er ⁴ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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fewer

Individuals who had experienced greater cognitive decline tended to have fewer large nerve fibers, along with an abnormal buildup of unhealthy myelin.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

Scientist have projected for years that climate change would lead to fewer Santa Anas by the end of the century.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

For example, higher rates mean fewer new mortgages, which translates into less demand for facilities where clients park loans before securitizing them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The inquiry found fewer than half of employees with endometriosis had received workplace adjustments, while 94% believed employers lacked a good understanding of the condition.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

The buildings and streetlamps became fewer and farther between.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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